Exam quiz Communication - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter I is transmitted as...

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India

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 2

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325"?

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Squawk 4321, 131.325

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Roger

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Squawk 4321, wilco

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Wilco

Question 3

What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?

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3 to 4 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

Question 4

The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

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an error has been made in the transmission

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the pilot accepts a clearance

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the runway is vacated

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the emergency is cancelled

Question 5

In case of radio failure in VMC, a VFR pilot should normally...

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continue to land at a suitable aerodrome while maintaining VMC

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enter IMC immediately

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squawk 7500

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transmit continuously on all frequencies

Question 6

Which option correctly describes QNH readback?

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It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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It sets the radio volume

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It is a maintenance entry

Question 7

Which statement is correct for QNH readback?

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It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only after landing

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 8

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter P is transmitted as...

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Papa

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 9

What is the correct operational meaning of transponder code instructions?

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Assigned codes should be set and read back when required

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is a fuel planning term

Question 10

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? A frequency change instruction should be...

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acknowledged with the new frequency

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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read back as QNH

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It is a maintenance entry

Question 11

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter O is transmitted as...

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Oscar

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 12

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

Question 13

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

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Roger

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Entering

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Wilco

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Airspace Delta

Question 14

Which statement about position reports is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They include only passenger names

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They replace navigation

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They must always be one word

Question 15

A frequency change instruction should be...

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acknowledged with the new frequency

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ignored until landing

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read back as QNH

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answered with MAYDAY

Question 16

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The correct meaning of WILCO is...

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I understand your message and will comply

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It replaces all clearances

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 17

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

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VHF

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LF

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MF

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HF

Question 18

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

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DZF

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DEA

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AZF

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DEF

Question 19

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

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Current frequency

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Emergency frequency

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FIS frequency

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Radar frequency

Question 20

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On a tower frequency

Question 21

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The distress signal is...

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MAYDAY

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WILCO

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is a runway surface condition

Question 22

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

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300000 km/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

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300000 m/s

Question 23

Which Q-code is used for the magnetic bearing from the station?

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QDR

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QUJ

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QTE

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QDM

Question 24

Which transmission is suitable for a VFR position report? G-ABCD, request taxi information

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G-ABCD, request taxi information

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MAYDAY, request QNH for coffee

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Unable ROGER WILCO negative

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Standby squawk wind calm

Question 25

Distress messages contain...

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Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance.

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Information concerning the apron personnel and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

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Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

Question 26

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter E is transmitted as...

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Echo

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 27

What is correct about MAYDAY?

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It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is a fuel planning term

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It is always transmitted continuously

Question 28

What does the abbreviation "QUJ" stand for?

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True bearing to the station

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True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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Magnetic bearing from the station

Question 29

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

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7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 30

The distress signal is...

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MAYDAY

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PAN PAN

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ROGER

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WILCO

Question 31

An ATIS is valid for...

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30 minutes.

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10 minutes.

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45 minutes.

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60 minutes.

Question 32

What should a private pilot remember about MAYDAY?

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It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It is a maintenance entry

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is a fuel planning term

Question 33

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

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an error has been made in the transmission

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It is always transmitted continuously

Question 34

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter W is transmitted as...

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Whiskey

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 35

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

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24 h service

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Sunrise to sunset

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No specific opening times

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 36

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

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Going around

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No landing

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Pulling up

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Approach canceled

Question 37

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter Z is transmitted as...

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Zulu

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 38

A runway clearance must be...

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read back

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acknowledged only with ROGER in all cases

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ignored if the runway is clear

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read back only at night

Question 39

An ATC route clearance must be...

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read back

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never read back

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read back only by IFR aircraft

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replaced by a transponder code

Question 40

What should a private pilot remember about frequency congestion?

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The pilot should listen before transmitting and keep calls concise

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It applies only after shutdown

Question 41

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

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Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow information radar

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Flow integrity required

Question 42

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Question 43

A test transmission should normally include...

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station called, aircraft identification and the words radio check

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only the pilot's first name

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a MAYDAY call

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the passenger list

Question 44

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 45

What is correct about readback?

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Safety-critical clearances and instructions must be read back accurately

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

Question 46

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

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Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

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Listen

Question 47

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? Readability 5 means...

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perfectly readable

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readable with difficulty

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 48

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter A is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Alfa

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 49

Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message?

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Communication related to direction finding

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Flight regularity message

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Meteorological message

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Aircraft position report message

Question 50

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing from the station?

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QTE

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QDR

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QUJ

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QDM

Question 51

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

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Twelve o'clock.

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One two.

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One two o'clock.

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One two hundred.

Question 52

Distress messages are messages...

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

Question 53

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

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Two eight five.

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Two eight five hundred.

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Two hundred eight five.

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Two hundred eighty-five.

Question 54

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Shoreline effect

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Twilight error

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Height of ionosphere

Question 55

Which statement about PAN PAN is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It is used for all readbacks

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It replaces QNH

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It means radio failure only

Question 56

The correct meaning of ROGER is...

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I will comply

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Yes

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Repeat all after

Question 57

Which statement about loss of communication is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Published procedures and the last clearance or instruction should be followed as applicable

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The pilot should enter all airspace freely

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The pilot should ignore visual signals

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The pilot should always shut down the engine

Question 58

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The word BREAK BREAK is used to...

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separate messages to different aircraft in a busy transmission

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It replaces all clearances

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It cancels standard phraseology

Question 59

The phrase NEGATIVE means...

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no or permission not granted

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yes

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message received

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cleared as requested

Question 60

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase STANDBY means...

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wait and I will call you

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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change frequency immediately

Question 61

What is correct about loss of communication?

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Published procedures and the last clearance or instruction should be followed as applicable

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It is a maintenance entry

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

Question 62

What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"?

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 63

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter R is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Romeo

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 64

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QFE set on the altimeter normally indicates...

Accepted Answer

height above the reference aerodrome

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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density altitude

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